Archaeology and Landscape History

BA (Hons)

Intermediate award(s): CertHE, DipHE
Full-Time

This course is available in Clearing, call us on 0845 271 3333 for more information

Course overview

BA (Hons) Archaeology and Landscape History, offered at Peterborough, examines British history as represented in the archaeological record and landscape from prehistoric to modern times.

It examines theory and practice in archaeology and landscape history, providing students with the knowledge and skills needed to work in archaeology, museums and archives. This course offers an exciting opportunity to study the increasingly popular subjects of archaeology and landscape history together by offering a multi-period, skills and techniques approach to understanding the development of human activity in northern
Europe, from prehistory to the 21st century.

Module guide

Year one core modules - subject to change
  • Principles and Methods of Archaeology and Landscape History
  • Themes in Archaeology
  • Analytical Techniques for Forensic Scientists
  • Western Civilisation 1 and 2
  • Archaeological Heritage Management
  • Themes in Landscape History
Year two core modules - subject to change
  • Archaeological Desk-based Assessment
  • Ceremonial and Ritual Landscapes
  • Prehistory and European Wetlands
  • Science in Archaeology
  • Placement and Portfolio
  • History Today: Methods and Approaches
Year three modules - subject to change
  • Urban and Industrial Landscapes
  • Aspects of East Anglian History
  • Buildings in the Landscape
  • Major Project

Assessment

The course is assessed in a variety of ways including, essays, reports, reflective log books, exams and practical placements.

Special features

Work placements are an essential element of your degree as they help you to develop your practical skills. Greater Peterborough has a rich and varied heritage, and we have good links with several sites that can host work placements

Associated careers

This course could lead to careers in archaeology (excavation, surveying, HER management); heritage (visitor services, care of collections, education), and teaching (history).

Links with industry and professional recognition

We currently have several formal partnerships with organisations in the region. These include Sedgeford History
and Archaeological Project and Vivacity. Through these partnerships you will gain the opportunity to excavate and work in the heritage sector, giving you an advantage when applying for employment.

Work placements

Work placements are an essential element of your degree as they help you to develop your practical skills. Greater Peterborough has a rich and varied heritage, and we have good links with several sites that can host work placements.
Entry requirements listed are for September 2013 entry. Entry requirements for other intakes may differ.

Entry Requirements

200 UCAS tariff points.
A levels required; 3 A levels in any subject
BTEC/Access required; A BTEC National or a full Access Certificate in a related subject
GCSEs required; 3 GCSEs at grade C or above in English, Maths and Science.
Please note AS levels are acceptable only when combined with other qualifications.

Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.

We welcome applications from International and EU students. Please select one of the links below for English language and country-specific entry requirement information.

How to apply

UCAS code

V400

Location

Duration

3 Years

Available starts

September

Student finance

Faculty

Arts, Law & Social Sciences

Contact us

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